4 primary elements

Four primary elements:

1. The element of solidity (pathavi-dhatu)

2. The element of fluidity (apo-dhatu)

3. The element of heat (tejo-dhatu)

4. The element of motion (vayo-dhatu)

(from Majjhima Nikaya 28)

References

• The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
• http://www.thedhamma.com/